To earn full points, you will create a virtual concept map that illustrates your understanding of how social institutions impact society. Please follow the instructions below:
Write a social phenomenon’s to research – you may use what’s in your textbook, what you gather from internet research, and/or conversation with experts to gain a deeper understanding.
Gerrymandering (Politics)
Credential Society (Education)
Religiosity (Religion)
Step 2: Create a digital concept map that explains that explains the inequalities that the social phenomenon creates or maintains. Use the following guidelines to earn full points on your concept map:
Your concept map should be a digital creation. You may use “SmartArt” in PowerPoint OR “Diagrams” in Google Slides. No other file types will be accepted.
Your concept map needs to include the following:
The main concept – this identifies what social phenomenon you will be explaining.
At least EIGHT sub-concepts – these are the important ideas in your explanation.
One of your sub-concepts must identify a specific social inequality – think about some of the “-isms” mentioned in your textbook.
One of your sub-concepts must be/involve the related social institution (i.e., politics, education, or religion)
Examples of other sub-concepts you can use:
Specific values or beliefs
Social events
Examples of the Three R’s (i.e., rules, roles, and relationships)
Linking words/phrases – all concepts need to be connected by a linking word or phrase. Here is a link to some of the most common linking words or phrases if you get stuck:
